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Alleged mosque gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant appears in Christchurch District Court.
Officers carrying Bushmaster rifles were stationed at An-Nur Childcare Centre – a Muslim-based centre in South Dunedin, on Monday.
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Dunedin’s An-Nur Child Education Care Centre.
Dr Mohammad Alayan, the owner of the centre which has a sign saying “all kids welcome”, was critically injured at Masjid Al Noor Mosque on Friday.
His son Atta Elayyan, a goalkeeper for the national futsal teams was shot and killed.
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Dunedin-based Brenton Tarrant, described by his landlord as a “model tenant”, is charged with murder in relation to New Zealand’s worst massacre.
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Anytime Fitness in South Dunedin where Brenton Tarrant used to work out.
Tarrant used to work out at Anytime Fitness, just over the road from the centre.
One of those members recognised Tarrant, who she said “obsessively worked-out”.
Tarrant would work out with free weights, staring at himself in the mirror and not interacting with others, the woman said.
She only saw Tarrant during the day, and it was unclear if he used the 24/7 access.
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New Zealand futsal goalkeeper Atta Elayyan is among those killed in the Christchurch terror attacks.
A line of treadmills face the car park and the centre, where police show the young children their lights and sirens.
A person connected to the centre said the school was not in a position to comment, but posted a statement on Facebook.
“May Allah give them strength to get through this dreadful time,” the post said of the family grieving for their loved ones.
TARRANT’S LANDLORD
Tarrant’s rented property on Somerville St remains under armed police guard.
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Police arrived last night at the property revealed to be the Dunedin home of Brenton Tarrant, the man accused of the terrorist attack in Christchurch.
The Dunedin owners of that property, who declined to be named, said they were “shocked by what has happened”.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the victims, their families and friends, and all the victims of this terrible tragedy.”
They said Tarrant was a “model tenant”.
“He kept the place clean and tidy and paid his rent. He was polite, friendly and accommodating, and willing to allow access to the property at short notice.
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The Dunedin house of Brenton Tarrant, the Australian man accused of going on a shooting rampage at two Christchurch mosques.
“We had no suspicions whatsoever and are devastated by this horrific event.”
A resident said Tarrant “always waved” and “seemed nice enough”.
“We are all shocked.”
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On Friday night Armed Offenders Squad members also entered Dunedin’s Al Huda Mosque, in the student quarter just before 5pm.
Other associates said Tarrant claimed he got money via BitConnect, a purported scam, and another said he spoke of an inheritance following the death of his father.
Tarrant moved into the two-bedroom unit on Somerville St about a year ago.
Fears over a potential improvised explosive device left at the house prompted several blocks of Somerville St to be cordoned off after the shooting.
Police have said several items of interest were found but nothing that was inherently dangerous.
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